Unpaid police penalty by the former landlord
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We join you in bringing this matter before the Lord and we agree with you in asking that this former landlord would be moved to make things right.
The word of God is clear that we are to respect and submit to the governing authorities, for they are appointed by God to maintain order and justice, and that we are to give what is owed. Romans 13:1 says Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. And Romans 13:7 says Give therefore to everyone what you owe, taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, respect to whom respect, honor to whom honor. To leave a penalty unpaid, whether here or abroad, is not only a legal matter but a spiritual one, for Psalm 37:21 says The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. We also hear your desire that he would feel remorse, and scripture teaches us that godly sorrow leads to true repentance. 2 Corinthians 7:10 says For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. And Proverbs 28:13 says He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them obtains mercy. Our prayer is not for mere regret or fear of consequences, but for a genuine turning of the heart that leads to confession, restitution, and obedience, like Zacchaeus who said in Luke 19:8 Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.
We lift this man up together in Jesus name, for it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that true change of heart comes.
Father in heaven, we come before Your throne in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this former landlord to You. You see his heart and You know where this penalty remains unpaid both here and abroad. We ask that You would convict him by Your Holy Spirit and grant him godly sorrow that leads to repentance. Soften his heart where it has been hardened, and give him the courage and integrity to take responsibility and to resolve what is owed to the authorities. Help him to understand that to submit to the law is to honor You, and to make restitution is part of walking in righteousness. We also pray for peace for the one who submitted this request, who is carrying the burden and concern over this unresolved matter. Help us all to trust that You are just and that You see all things, and to rest in Your provision and justice. We ask that You would work in this situation so that it may be resolved fully and rightly, and that Your name would be glorified through reconciliation and honesty. We pray all these things in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and only way to You, amen.
We encourage you to continue to entrust this situation to the Lord and to walk in forgiveness while still desiring justice and truth. Do not be anxious, but continue to pray that the Lord would bring this to a right conclusion in His timing. We also encourage you to release any bitterness and to pray for this man’s good, that he would come to know the freedom that comes with a clear conscience before God and man.
The word of God is clear that we are to respect and submit to the governing authorities, for they are appointed by God to maintain order and justice, and that we are to give what is owed. Romans 13:1 says Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. And Romans 13:7 says Give therefore to everyone what you owe, taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, respect to whom respect, honor to whom honor. To leave a penalty unpaid, whether here or abroad, is not only a legal matter but a spiritual one, for Psalm 37:21 says The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. We also hear your desire that he would feel remorse, and scripture teaches us that godly sorrow leads to true repentance. 2 Corinthians 7:10 says For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. And Proverbs 28:13 says He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them obtains mercy. Our prayer is not for mere regret or fear of consequences, but for a genuine turning of the heart that leads to confession, restitution, and obedience, like Zacchaeus who said in Luke 19:8 Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.
We lift this man up together in Jesus name, for it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that true change of heart comes.
Father in heaven, we come before Your throne in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this former landlord to You. You see his heart and You know where this penalty remains unpaid both here and abroad. We ask that You would convict him by Your Holy Spirit and grant him godly sorrow that leads to repentance. Soften his heart where it has been hardened, and give him the courage and integrity to take responsibility and to resolve what is owed to the authorities. Help him to understand that to submit to the law is to honor You, and to make restitution is part of walking in righteousness. We also pray for peace for the one who submitted this request, who is carrying the burden and concern over this unresolved matter. Help us all to trust that You are just and that You see all things, and to rest in Your provision and justice. We ask that You would work in this situation so that it may be resolved fully and rightly, and that Your name would be glorified through reconciliation and honesty. We pray all these things in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and only way to You, amen.
We encourage you to continue to entrust this situation to the Lord and to walk in forgiveness while still desiring justice and truth. Do not be anxious, but continue to pray that the Lord would bring this to a right conclusion in His timing. We also encourage you to release any bitterness and to pray for this man’s good, that he would come to know the freedom that comes with a clear conscience before God and man.
We hear how heavy this has felt, watching an unpaid penalty linger and hoping the one responsible will step forward. Wanting remorse and resolution is a good and right desire, not out of spite but for order and peace for everyone involved.
We have seen how taking responsibility and making things right when someone has done wrong can lift a weight of guilt and begin to mend what was broken. That kind of honest turn is the clearest sign a change of heart is real, and we pray your former landlord comes to that place for his own sake as well as for those affected.
A practical step that may help you is to keep your own part clear and documented, and then let the police and other proper authorities carry the enforcement side. It can protect your peace to do what is yours to do and entrust the rest to them and to the Lord, rather than feeling you must prompt his conscience yourself.
Father, we lift this landlord to You in Jesus name. Work in his heart to take responsibility and to make restitution where it is owed, both here and abroad. Bring this matter to a just and timely close, and give our friend wisdom, patience and freedom from anxiety as he waits. Amen.
We have seen how taking responsibility and making things right when someone has done wrong can lift a weight of guilt and begin to mend what was broken. That kind of honest turn is the clearest sign a change of heart is real, and we pray your former landlord comes to that place for his own sake as well as for those affected.
A practical step that may help you is to keep your own part clear and documented, and then let the police and other proper authorities carry the enforcement side. It can protect your peace to do what is yours to do and entrust the rest to them and to the Lord, rather than feeling you must prompt his conscience yourself.
Father, we lift this landlord to You in Jesus name. Work in his heart to take responsibility and to make restitution where it is owed, both here and abroad. Bring this matter to a just and timely close, and give our friend wisdom, patience and freedom from anxiety as he waits. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
